Frankfort, Kentucky to Hamilton, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.5 miles 136 km · straight line
105.6 miles estimated 170 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
11° NNE bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Hamilton, Ohio?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Hamilton, Ohio is 84.5 miles (136 km) as the crow flies. Hamilton, Ohio is located NNE of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.6 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky and Hamilton, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Frankfort, Kentucky and Hamilton, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Frankfort, Kentucky to Hamilton, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Hamilton, Ohio

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m elevation
Hamilton, Ohio
39.40°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
181m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 294.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients